Plain-Language Summary

This law requires suppliers of charitable gaming supplies and manufacturers of electronic gaming devices to obtain a permit from the Virginia Department before engaging in such activities. Permits are valid for one year and require a fee of $1,000, with renewal also costing $1,000. The law also grants the Department authority to set registration criteria and outlines grounds for denying permits, including criminal convictions related to felonies or gambling violations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Any person or manufacturer offering to sell or distribute charitable gaming supplies or electronic gaming devices must obtain a permit from the Virginia Department.

A permit is valid for one year from issuance. Renewal requires submitting an application with a $1,000 fee on prescribed forms before the permit expires.

The Department can deny permits if the applicant or its officers have felony convictions, gambling-related offenses, recent gaming law violations, or had related licenses revoked.

Yes, the Department has authority to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a permit if the permit holder violates laws or regulations related to charitable gaming.